Chris joined Bell Pottinger Public Affairs in September 2008.

He has experience of working across a variety of sectors with major corporate clients, property developers and local authorities seeking to engage decision makers in local and national government. His current client portfolio includes Rolls-Royce, National Express, the Canary Wharf Group, Inmarsat and ASDA.

Chris also provides advice to a number of clients interacting with the print and broadcast media, and recently worked with Lord Lawson, former Chancellor of the Exchequer, on the launch of his all-party environmental think-tank.

He was appointed to serve on the Northern Board of the Conservative Party for two years, 2006 and 2007. Whilst serving on the Northern Board, he was also responsible for overseeing the operation of the Party's youth wing, Conservative Future, for the North East of England.

Chris has a BA (Hons) in Politics and an MA in Business and Public Relations from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne. He continues to maintain an active role in the Conservative party in South West London.